2 The technology

Marketing authorisation

2.1 Ribociclib (Kisqali, Novartis) in combination with an aromatase inhibitor is indicated for the treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer as initial endocrine-based therapy.

Price

2.4 £2,950 for a 63‑tablet pack of 200‑mg tablets (excluding VAT; MIMS online, accessed November 2017). The company has agreed a patient access scheme with the Department of Health. This scheme provides a simple discount to the list price of ribociclib, with the discount applied at the point of purchase or invoice. The level of the discount is commercial in confidence. The Department of Health considered that this patient access scheme does not constitute an excessive administrative burden on the NHS.